Lick is incredibly fast and builds up energy quickly. It also has slightly more useful type coverage.

Zen Headbutt generates energy slower and hits slower.

Hyper Beam outputs the highest DPS, while Body Slam outputs slightly less but can be used more safely with less energy waste.

Heavy Slam and Earthquake both lack STAB and aren't the best offensive charge moves to begin with.

Defensive Moves Explanation

Zen Headbutt has far better defensive DPS than Lick, and it hurts Fighting-types seeking to prey on Snorlax.

Body Slam is tricky to dodge, as it comes with little warning and can happen in quick succession.

Heavy Slam can have the tricky properties of Body Slam while dealing effective damage to Tyranitar that are commonly used to attack Snorlax.

Hyper Beam, if it hits, maims most attackers, but is very telegraphed and thus easy to dodge.

Earthquake can also nail some of Snorlax's common foes for effective damage, but it is also easy to dodge.

Rating Explanation:

A defensive behemoth since day 1, Snorlax remains one of the best Pokemon to frustrate players of opposing teams by lazing atop a gym. Power creep has somewhat tamed Snorlax, who now especially fears Fighting-types such as Machamp and Hariyama. The importance of good gym defense also matters much less than it did before.

Since the enemy of most raids is the clock, Snorlax has a limited offensive role in the metagame. It’s a passable anchor in select legendary raids, but there are better options.

Pagination

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A Pokémon's minimum level is 1, and its maximum level is equal to your trainer level + 1.5.

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